| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.37 | 9.710% | $219.8259 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 11.244% | $150.7467 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.89 | 5.481% | $50.5149 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.97 | 12.804% | $186.0928 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.78 | 3.728% | $227.9734 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 3.133% | $149.1613 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 6.333% | $248.1281 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.50 | $1,232.4431 | $1,232.44 | $1,232.45 | $1,232.40 | |